And I said.............No

 And I said.................

Why would I ever allow people 

To annoy me anymore 

Overwhelm me or pressure me?

So I said no, enough is enough 

I said no to anything and anyone getting on my nerves 

No to following orders

Just because everybody is doing it 

Doesn't mean I have to follow 

Sometimes it doesn't even stick out to me 

It's just normal stuff, boring even 

I said no 

Because I am tired to keeping up with things and people 

That are not serving me or doing me any good 

That are not helping me to become a better version 

That are not even making me stay inspired 

I said no 

Because if don't stand up for myself, nobody will. 

I don't have to shrink myself to fit in or stand out for someone. 

I said no 

In places where my feelings were not considered 

And my presence was not appreciated 

I said no 

As not long ago, I felt alone in a place full of people 

Who claim to love and appreciate me. 

Because I am done with people pleasing.

And figured it was never going to be enough. 

I choose me 

I respected my boundaries 

I shut down and walked away 

I said......................no.